Carlyle
Carlyle is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fort of Carl or fort of the freemen.
Origin and history
Carlyle is a masculine name derived from a Scottish place name, historically meaning 'fort of Carl' or 'fort of the freeman'. It originated as a surname before coming into use as a given name in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it has remained a rare, distinguished choice throughout modern history.
Popularity in the United States
3,856 babies in the United States have been named Carlyle since 1880. It ranks #2053 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1814.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20.6 %)
- NC (11.9 %)
- IL (9.9 %)
- VA (9.7 %)
- PA (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 36 |
| 1900-1910 | 47 |
| 1910-1920 | 631 |
| 1920-1930 | 791 |
| 1930-1940 | 552 |
| 1940-1950 | 401 |
| 1950-1960 | 348 |
| 1960-1970 | 168 |
| 1970-1980 | 168 |
| 1980-1990 | 165 |
| 1990-2000 | 152 |
| 2000-2010 | 92 |
| 2010-2019 | 192 |
| 2020-2029 | 113 |
Famous people named Carlyle
- Carlyle Glean: Governor-General, Politician
Nicknames
Lyle, Carl
Fun facts
- The name Carlyle traces back to the city of Carlisle in Cumbria, near the Anglo-Scottish border.
- Like many aristocratic English names, Carlyle made the transition from a family surname to a given name during the 19th century.